Which part of Tenerife is best in October?

Which resort to choose in October? In October we prefer the weather and atmosphere in Playa San Juan or Puerto de Santiago over the more popular resorts like Playa de las Americas or Costa Adeje. You can still go to pretty much any beach in Tenerife South and it will be absolutely perfect for swimming.



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The south is more sunny, dryer and warmer than the north, which is why most holidaymakers opt for this part of the island. However, rainfall can also occur there, as the microclimate is still very different in the south.

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The south is more sunny, dryer and warmer than the north, which is why most holidaymakers opt for this part of the island. However, rainfall can also occur there, as the microclimate is still very different in the south.

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October is a month of transition, with the start of autumn seeing a slight dip in temperatures, but it's still warm compared to later in the year. With highs of 26.6°C October can be a much more comfortable month to visit compared to summer months. Sea temperatures will also be at their peak of the year at 24°C.

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The southern side of Tenerife is nearly always warmer and so might be the best spot to visit during the coldest month of the year.

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Playa de las Américas, particularly in the area around Las Verónicas, is a loud and brash resort, not to everyone's taste. Los Cristianos and Costa Adeje are quieter, more sedate areas, attracting a more mature crowd of holidaymakers.

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October in Tenerife is a great time to visit as it's less touristy, so you will have more sites and activities to yourself. Not only is the island less busy, but the weather in Tenerife in October is also a bit cooler.

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It's a particularly good time of year to swim in the sea, with water temperatures around 24 C.

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Areas to Avoid Because of its volcanic background, most beaches in Tenerife are volcanic with black sand which can be hot under the feet. If you're after a traditional sandy beach head to Los Cristianos and leave the southern resorts alone. Playa la Arena is also notorious for pickpockets.

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The north of Tenerife can also be windier than the south; Orotava Valley can sometimes get some bad winds and you can even notice the usual direction of the wind in that area, by the way the trees are bent.

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The south coast beaches like Playa de las Américas and Los Cristianos thrum with beach-goers, but those in the know go north instead for a slice of proper coastal wilderness and fewer crowds. Some of the best northern beaches are terrifically secluded, so much so that you can only reach them on foot or by boat.

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The days are warm and sunny, although on some nights towards the end of the month, you might need to take a cardigan with you. In Tenerife South the daily mean temperature is 23.4°C in October, which is calculated as a mean between the average high temperature of 26.8°C and the average low of 20°C.

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The southern side of Tenerife is nearly always warmer and so might be the best spot to visit during the coldest month of the year.

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Is it safe to swim in the ocean in Tenerife? Due to its position and exposed nature, Tenerife is often hit with strong trade winds. Coupled with the ferocity of the Atlantic Ocean, Tenerife can see very strong waves which can be incredibly dangerous to even the most advanced swimmer.

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